You could always end up like I did -- homeless.
I lost EVERYTHING.
My car, my apartment, my money, my computer, my books, my furniture.....even my girlfriend!
But know what? I survived. Nineteen months sleeping in shelters, behind bushes, in bus stops, on park benches, in a tent, etc.
I did online surveys at the library on computers. I mowed lawns for money through a friend. I even briefly worked in a law office coding documents on computer.
I did what I could to at least earn some money rather than reducing myself to panhandling.
I spent 2+ years in psychiatric therapy with only mild medication.
I also quit drinking.
Then I got housed through support programs.
Then I got a part-time job.
Then I was recruited for a full-time job that paid okay for someone with no experience. Certainly better than a supermarket or department store.
I moved into a larger apartment. I bought a car.
Now I am about to start another full-time job. This one pays the same, but has more potential for growth and advancement. Even though it's retail, I don't work for a store. I work for corporate headquarters. Better pay scale. Better perks.
3 years ago this month, I was sleeping in a tent!!!
So I have to agree with Tom -- you are making excuses.
Take it from someone who has hit rock bottom and dragged himself back up -- because I did what I HAD to do, not what I *wanted* to do.
Maybe that sounds harsh, but truth is,
YOU CAN DO IT. Everybody can. But you have to make a conscious choice to dedicate yourself to making it happen.
It sucks. I hated every minute of it. I had some really dark thoughts. But the important thing is that I stuck with it. I weathered the storm, and my life improved.
You might have some tough choices and tough times ahead. But if you make the choice, dedicate yourself to getting through it and keep moving toward a better life, eventually you WILL succeed.
Edited by
actionlynx
on Tue 04/16/19 10:18 PM